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Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are viscous resins that are designed to adhere to various substrates under light pressure. Majority of commercially available PSAs are derived from non-renewable petroleum sources such as acrylics and silicones, providing the required bonding performance for either permanent or removable applications for use in labels and packaging. However, conventional PSAs present environmental concerns at their end of life, even when its substrate is biodegradable. The technology on offer is a patented bio-based, compostable PSAs comprising of 95% soy and other bio-derived materials that costs less than petroleum adhesives. These PSAs can bond to a variety of substrates (including paper and foams), contains no solvent or water, lowers CO2 emissions when compared to conventional PSA. It can be applied using standard application techniques (slot die or gravure systems) and upon curing will result in a light, cream coloured film. The technology owner is seeking for R&D collaborations and IP licensing opportunities with Singapore partners to manufacture/utilise the technology in packaging and non-structural applications. The technology is a soy-based, hot melt PSA that enables excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates. Some features of the technology include: Does not contain water or solvent Comparable adhesive performance to petroleum-based PSAs Net negative CO2 emissions - 0.79kg CO2 sequestered per 1 kg manufactured Costs 20% less than competing petroleum-based PSAs Home compostable (ASTM 6400/EN 13432) and industrial compostable (ASTM 5511) Applied using standard application techniques such as slot die and gravure systems Can be UV or thermal cured Can be designed to be removable or permanent for labels and tapes Potential applications include (but are not limited to): Packaging such as flexible and paper-based Tapes Labels Protective films Commercial applications that require compostable, bio-based alternatives to acrylic The pressure sensitive adhesives market is projected to grow from USD 13.2 billion in 2022 to USD 16.9 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2022 and 2027. With this technology, companies will be able to move away from fossil-based PSAs and achieve their environmental, social and governance goals to combat climate change. Use of renewable, bio-based raw materials that is compostable Cost-effective solution that meets the performance of conventional PSAs Helps corporations meet sustainability objectives by reducing carbon footprint The technology owner is seeking for R&D collaborations and IP licensing opportunities with Singapore partners to manufacture/utilise the technology in packaging and non-structural applications. adhesive, packaging, compostable, bio-based, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pressure sensitive, soy, bonding, tape, label, eco-friendly, films, paper, plastic packaging, circular economy, reduced carbon emissions Manufacturing, Chemical Processes, Chemicals, Organic, Bio-based, Sustainability, Circular Economy

Asia accounts for approximately 70% of the world’s seafood consumption, around 69.6 million metric tons. This is more than twice the total amount consumed by the rest of the world.* Commercially, about 30% of the seafood is not consumed, from bones to offals, to skin/shell/scales. These food loss and waste potentially impose environmental and socioeconomic issues.  The technology provider has developed a green chemical process converting seafood sidestreams into food products that are not only high value but also nutritious, addressing Singapore’s demand to increase production of nutrient dense foods. In addition, this method is efficient and cost effective as it requires basic equipment. The technology provider is looking for R&D collaborators and for test-bedding especially with industries who are producing aquaculture food with high nutritional value and interested to utilise their sidestreams more sustainably. * FAO 2018 The technology covers waste valorization, food technology, converting them into sustainable high value food. Some key features of the technology are as follows: Low cost production Rich in nutrition which is comparable to commercial high value food Tunable textures and properties Simple processes and equipment needed Product is thermally stable Foods (e.g. collagen rich foods, protein rich products) Supplements to provide amino acids  Customizable solutions achieving high value and nutritious foods with good thermal stability Extremely high yield (>80%) Environmentally sustainable food production through food sidestream valorization Low energy and low cost of production using simple processing methods Scalable process High value food, Aquaculture side stream, Alternative source of protein Materials, Bio Materials, Foods, Processes, Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Living, Food Security

The conventional DC brushless motors face the challenge of reduced output when their size is reduced to achieve a smaller product, as well as the difficulty of precise control according to the load. A unique solution to these problems would be the use of compact, high-power DC brushless motors with vector control technology. These current issues contributed to the product developers in the creation of more compact and lightweight products that offer improved performance and increased functionality by responding to load-specific characteristics. With vector control technology, these motors provide precise control over motor speed and torque, resulting in enhanced efficiency and reduced energy consumption. The benefits of using these motors include improved product design, increased functionality, and greater efficiency The technology offer comprises of two portions of the motor internal structural design and the use of vector control technology to maximize the performance of the overall system.  These unique motors control system offers a reliable and effective solution to the challenges faced by conventional DC brushless motors. The technology owner is keen to do R&D collaboration and licensing out the know-how to a variety of applications such as robotics, electric vehicles, and industrial automation systems.    The main features of the technology offer are: 1. Compact and lightweight: The motor's compactness and high-power output are achieved by improving the space factor using split iron core structure Ability to achieve about 40% reduction in physical size of motor while maintain the power output Weight of the motor can achieve reduction of about 25% Output power increased by upto 60% compared to the similar-sized motors 2. Precision drive control according to load fluctuations by vector control: The motor can be controlled to the optimum speed and torque according to the load by monitoring the motor load from the individual current values across the three phases. Optimum drive control can achieve 10% increase in working speed and 15% increase in workload 3. Environmental resistance performance: Waterproof and dustproof performance equivalent to IP56, making it suitable for machine tools and equipment used outdoors. The technology offer can be customised and adopted in various application that uses compact brushless DC motors, such as: Personal Mobility: Electric bicycles Electric kickboards Electric baby car Material Handling: Automatic guided vehicles (AGV) Electric power-assisted trolleys Personal and Commercial Automation: Electric doors Platform screen doors Electric garage gates Non-residential automatic doors Electric reels for fishing Automatic cleaning robots Electric massage chairs Industrial and Manufacturing: Machine tools (drill press, NC lathe, screw fastener, drill machine) Power tools The split stator core structure of the motor allows it to be smaller and lighter without compromising its ability to handle increased power output. This feature enables products that use the motor to maintain their performance while becoming more compact and lightweight. Alternatively, the motor can be used to enhance the product's performance without increasing its size. Furthermore, the motor's high-function control system allows it to adjust its performance based on the load. For instance, it can control the number of revolutions or stop according to the load. This capability enables the addition of new product features, which can lead to increased functionality and versatility. Additionally, the motor's robustness against water and dust makes it suitable for products used in harsh environments, such as outdoor settings. This feature enhances the durability and reliability of the product and extends its lifespan. The technology owner is keen to do R&D collaboration and licensing out the know-how to a variety of applications developers such as robotics, electric vehicles, and industrial automation systems.    brushless DC motor, compact motor, vector control, load detection, split stator core, waterproof motor, dustproof motor, power tools Electronics, Actuators, Power Management

Medical 3D printing is expected to grow in the coming years due to the rising demand for patient-specific surgery products and medical devices. The use of 3D printing in healthcare sectors also enables benefits such as shorter time, lower costs, and faster healing of patients. The most affordable and popular method that domain the medical 3D printing is fused deposition modelling (FDM). However, the current medical grade 3D printing materials have limitations. For example, the commonly used PEEK filament has no bioactivity and may cause bone-polymer interface issues during long-term applications. Using unique formulation and advanced nanotechnology, the technology owner has developed a new kind of FDM printing filament, that has excellent bioactivity and is suitable for long-term implantation. It is a PMMA based co-polymer with the addition of nano-hydroxyapatite coated crystal fillers to increase the bioactivity. It shares similar mechanical properties to natural bone and is adhesive to bone cells, leading to better efficacy. This technology is available for collaborations with partners in medical and healthcare sectors, e.g., biotech companies, medical device manufactures, hospitals and surgical centres, dental clinics, research institutes and laboratories, etc. The features of this technology are: Superior mechanical properties Excellent biocompatibility and bioactivity Bone-like osteoconductivity Good chemical-resistant and long-term stability Stable to gamma radiation, E-beam, and Ethylene oxide Radiopaque – visible to X-Ray and MRI imaging  Compatible with all commercial FDM 3D printer producing implant in house Affordable price compared with Titanium and PEEK The medical grade PMMA based 3D printing filaments are building blocks for artificial bones and other tissues that can communicate well inside the human body. The potential applications are as follows: Cranioplasty implants Oral and maxillofacial implants Spinal cage Veterinary Scaffolds of various shapes and sizes Femoral centralizers in total hip arthroplasty (THA) Other medical devices The technology offers the following unique features: Superior mechanical properties comparable to those of natural bones Excellent bioactivity to ensure bone-implant interface integration in the long run Compatible with commercial FDM 3D printers to produce bioactive implants in-house with ease Lower the cost of making patient-specific surgery products and medical devices Economic alternative to Titanium and PEEK This technology is available for collaborations with partners in medical and healthcare sectors, e.g., biotech companies, medical device manufactures, hospitals and surgical centres, dental clinics, research institutes and laboratories, etc. 3D Printing, PMMA based, Medical Implant, FDM Filament Materials, Composites, Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Industrial Biotech Methods & Processes

When planning surgeries, doctors and medical engineers need to create 3D surgical plans pre-operation, and their only way to model internal body parts is to rely on Computerized Tomography (CT) images. For patients living with implanted metal artifacts, the artifacts will lead to an interference on image generation and visualization of anatomical structures thereby resulting in visual errors of the images. Current available CT image generating tools has its limitations in processing images with visual noise such that it greatly reduces the visibility of hard and soft bone surfaces. This leaves medical engineers with an extended period of manual image correction and uncertainty, resulting in higher risk of unsuccessful surgeries due to inaccurate surgical modelling. The process of bone segmentation usually takes several hours as Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCTs) need to be corrected manually.  To overcome these challenges, the company has developed an algorithm to create automated 3D models that is cost-efficient and timely. The technology is able to deliver precise anatomical identity of both hard and soft bone surface and is compatible with all segmentation and planner software. This technology is clinically proven for Maxillofacial and Orthodontics 3D surgical planning (bone grafting and implantation) and can be integrated into systems of CBCT machine and Medical 3D printer. 3D models are created within 5 minutes Reduce manual CT correction by 90% 86-95% accuracy in clinical trials Targeting oral CBCT anatomical region Simple and fast user interface (after registration, CBCT recordings can be uploaded, afterwhich user can download the 3D models) Offers engineering assistance for implant and bone replacement surgery planning (in complex accident-traumatic cases) Orthodontics and maxillofacial surgeries. The technology can be developed for all CT types (including animal CTs). The software can currently be used as a web service or be integrated into CBCT machines. Dental imaging market is projected to reach USD 4.1 billion by 2025 from USD 2.6 billion in 2020. Faster, cheaper and more accurate surgical planning for Selective Laser Sintered Implant, 3D printed Surgical Navigation Tool and 3D Bone Block. Competitors create their 3D models from CBCT records by 50 minutes manual work. This technology is able to create the same quality 3D models from the same CBCT records by 5 minutes without human work. Compared to existing CBCT segmentation deep-learning software that performs segmentation of bone structures according to predetermined geometries (different bone parts are registered in advance), this tehcnology method automatically classify pixels belonging to bone structures with acceptable precision. Bone surfaces are accurately segmented, and the planned implant is of the right size and fits properly to reduce surgery risks and re-construction of surgery. CBCT (cone-beam computer tomograpy), CBCT Segmentation, 3D reconstruction, Maxillofacial, Orthodontic, Dentistry, Surgical Planning, Bone replacement and Implantation, Bone segmentation, Medical Software, Medical CAD/CAM Healthcare, Telehealth, Medical Software & Imaging

Monitoring of contaminants in fluids often require capital-intensive machinery and sampling comes at a hefty price tag. With the advent of tightening regulations across various industries including environmental and food industries, there is a need for a more cost-effective and efficient method to meet the growing demands and regulatory requirements in the market. Molecular Imprinted Polymers or MIPs are one such sensor technology that can potentially address this challenge. MIPs are synthetic materials that are designed to recognize and selectively bind to specific molecules, similar to the way antibodies recognize and bind to antigens. MIPs can be engineered to bind to a wide range of analytes, including organic and inorganic molecules, peptides, proteins, and even whole cells. The unique feature of MIPs is that they possess high selectivity and sensitivity for the target molecules, making them ideal candidates for designing high-performance sensors. This technology relates to a cost-effective online monitoring system using MIPs technology to detect trace levels of chemical and biological contaminants on-site in the fluid phase with low interference, high accuracy, and sensitivity. The automated real-time monitoring system requires little supervision and can be easily operated. The robust sensor is designed for long-term operation and requires minimum maintenance without compromising the reproducibility and integrity of the data. This technology allows monitoring can be applied in industries such as agriculture, food, chemical processes, environment monitoring and waste management. The technology provider is seeking partners that are interested in co-development, R&D collaborations or licensing. This technology is primarily based on the mass change and energy dissipation from the analyte adsorptions and interactions on the sensor chip, which gives a piezoelectric effect and delivers real-time, high sensitivity, and high selectivity data. The entire sampling and analysing process is automated. Key features include: Shortened analysis time  (<10 mins) compared to conventional sensors (30 - 45 mins) High accuracy, and sensitivity (ppb level detection) Real-time and online monitoring Label-free, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly sensing process Regenerable sensor chips Modular designs Automated system Heavy metal detection Pesticide residue detection Endotoxin detection Wastewater treatment and resource recovery Water quality monitoring in water bodies The manufacturing process and water monitoring regulations are becoming increasingly stringent. The global water quality monitoring market has a CAGR of 6.5% from 2020 to 2027, showing the potential commercial gains from such sensors. As more and more substances are required to be monitored, users can find convenience and cost savings from having a sensor that is able to detect multiple target molecules.  Proprietary algorithm to overcome interferences  Cost-effective (per sample basis: 5 SGD  vs. 15- 25 SGD sensor, MIPS, monitoring, water Foods, Quality & Safety, Environment, Clean Air & Water, Sensor, Network, Monitoring & Quality Control Systems

The potential of green hydrogen to plug the intermittency of solar and wind whilst burning like natural gas and serving as feedstock in industrial chemical processes has attracted the interest of industry, governments and investors. From oil and gas players, utilities, industries from steel to fertilisers and more, green hydrogen is regarded as the best bet for harmonising the intermittency of renewables.   Green hydrogen is produced through water electrolysis, a process that separates water into hydrogen and oxygen, using electricity generated from renewable sources. Today, it accounts for just 0.1% of global hydrogen production according to the World Economic Forum. The main disadvantage of green hydrogen production via water electrolysis is (1) its high energy consumption of more than 50 kWh per kg and the need for large land areas and (2) the competition of usage for water it creates.   The proposed hydrogen production technology is based on the decomposition of methane (CH4) molecule in oxygen-free environment by low energy microwave plasma. Unlike electrolysis, this process does not produce CO2 as it decomposes CH4 directly into gaseous hydrogen and solid carbon, both are industrially valuable products. Compared to water electrolysis, this process saves up to 5 times the energy required to produce hydrogen from methane, at competitive costs. The process can be installed on-site, at the end of the gas infrastructure, reducing the need to invest in a new H2 infrastructure. The fact that, coupled with biomethane, the technology is CO2 negative, representing an indirect air capture solution is another major advantage.   The technology owner is seeking OEM partners in Singapore (1) to co-develop complete solutions integrating the proposed technology for specific applications or (2) integrate the technology into industrial demonstration sites. Energy efficient: Methane decomposition performs at similar energy efficiency to steam reforming and typically uses 5 times less electricity than an electrolyser, and requires a fraction of the space/land. Low cost: Producing green hydrogen at the cost of grey hydrogen. On-site on-demand: Compact, modular and stackable solution deliver a range of energy capacity, from 200 kg to several tonnes per day. The modules may be assembled to reach multi-megawatt scale. Transport and storage: No need for storage or transport by allowing existing gas infrastructures to deliver hydrogen on-demand. Daily output: One module produces up to 200 kg of 98% purity hydrogen per day. Feedstocks: Bio-methane and natural gas. Sustainability: With natural gas feedstock, hydrogen produced is CO2-free. With bio-methane feedstock, it has a negative carbon balance, in addition to avoiding methane emissions. Hydrogen co-product: Co-produced solid carbon can be used in existing market (e.g. tires, ink) but also in new markets (e.g. building materials, agriculture, etc). Decarbonisation of industrial processes. Hydrogen for chemical industry. Cities, buildings and data centres. Energy generation and powerplant. Clean transport. Hydrogen refuelling station. Solid carbon usage, e.g. tires, ink, building materials, etc. The global green hydrogen market size was valued at US$3.2B in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.5% from 2022 to 2030 (Grand View Research, 2022). Plasma decomposition of methane, resulted in up to 5 times lesser energy consumption than electrolysis through a carbon dioxide-free process. Green hydrogen, CO2-free process, CO2 negative process Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy

The sustainable urban farming concept is growing rapidly, and Singapore is progressing well towards it.  The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system accounts for more than 50% of the total energy used in an indoor agricultural farm, according to data on energy use. Technological advancements can help to address energy reduction and improve the productivity of indoor farms. Low energy-based concepts can be implemented by mainstream farm owners in Singapore to increase farm productivity and serve the increasing market demands directly.  This technology offer is a Low-Energy (Low-E) HVAC system for farming. It can cool, heat, dehumidify and ventilate any indoor space using up to 100% outdoor air exchange. It is able to achieve and maintain the optimum cooling, drying conditions, and sufficient level of carbon dioxide that are needed for farming with lower energy consumption. The operating cost of the Low-E HVAC fitted grow room is 35% to 37% lower than the conventional HVAC system for the same application. The technology owner is keen to do R&D collaboration and test-bedding with potential indoor agricultural farm owners.    The main features of this technology offer are:  35-37% energy reduction compared to conventional system 60% reduction of integrated airborne particle concentration of PM1.0 particulates Combined cooling, dehumidification and fresh air ventilation processes with up to 100% outdoor air exchange Unique Low-Energy (Low-E) HVAC system, eliminates the need to use separate equipment for each process  Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method to maintain optimum cooling, drying conditions, and sufficient level of carbon dioxide to resist growth of mould, mildew, and potentially hazardous organisms. Portable, modular, and scalable assembly for different sizes of application   The technology offer can be deployed in the following applications: Urban agriculture – farming and gardening Greenhouses/outdoor enclosed farms Enclosed incubation and isolation area  Medical / scientific laboratory for sample preparation and storage  The system is also scalable and customisable for bigger application areas.       This technology offer is a novel low-E HVAC system with:  100% outdoor air exchange to ensure the undisrupted supply of carbon dioxide and oxygen for plant growth and maturity  40% to 60% drying conditions within the grow room with lower energy consumption compared to the conventional HVAC system. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation method to ensure uniformity of air distribution. Capable of achieving 35 to 37% lower electricity compared to the conventional HVAC system Portable, modular and flexible setup for both indoor and outdoor growing and can be adjusted even during operation The technology owner is keen to do R&D collaboration and test-bedding with potential indoor agricultural farm owners.  low energy hvac, urban farming, greenhouse, climate control, low operating cost Environment, Clean Air & Water, Mechanical Systems, Green Building, Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning, Indoor Environment Quality

The rise in health consciousness has accelerated the development of sports wearable devices. Currently, most common sports wearables are physiological indicators for monitoring vital signs (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, SpO2, etc.) and metabolites (e.g., glucose, pH, lactic acid, etc.). However, these devices cannot quantitatively analyse the force-generating process. The existing kinematical indicators monitoring posture and motion also have limitations, such as poor wearing comfort, low sensitivity, and weak capacity for real-time data analysis. The technology is an ultra-thin microfiber strain sensor that has superior elasticity, durability, and sensitivity. Using this proprietary technology, the technology owner has developed a comfortable fabric wearable to monitor muscle activities during sports and rehabilitation. By incorporating machine learning algorithms, more than 15 data metrics are being analysed in real-time to accurately characterise sports performance, optimise training standards, and prevent fatigue or injury. This technology is available for licensing and R&D collaborations with partners in the sports, fitness, healthcare, and rehabilitation areas, e.g., sportswear and smart wearable companies, gyms, healthcare providers, sports training institutes, etc. The technology owner has developed a full technology suite for sports monitoring, consisting of the following modules: 1. Wearable Band: Fabric band woven with a microfiber sensor capable of tracking motions, forces, and pressure Lightweight and comfortable band with similar dimensions to a smartwatch (< 35g) Highly stretchable sensor to be stretched to more than 200% of its original length Wireless transmission unit to provide real-time Bluetooth data transmission to the mobile app Utilises a rechargeable battery capable of lasting more than 7 hours upon fully charging 2. Mobile User App: Ready App for Android and Windows PC Home screen with multiple functions: Select the type of training: workout, power, time, etc. Track the history of previous workouts Sensor calibration to ensure accurate tracking and analytics 3. Cloud Server (Al / ML): Derive more than 15 data metrics, e.g., muscle expansion/contraction, speed, power, range of motion, workout consistency, fatigue level, muscle stability, etc. Machine learning algorithms to evaluate the user’s health profile and provide recommendations The potential applications include but are not limited to: Sportswear (sports apparel, smart socks, footwear) Wearable devices (smart watches, smart glasses) Training equipment (gym armbands, intelligent coaching systems) Training institutes (athlete training, sports schools, military) Lightweight and comfortable Washable sensor allows for regular laundering Superior sensing performance (fast and accurate response) In-depth data analysis to characterise sports performance Machine learning to provide intelligent recommendation This technology is available for licensing and R&D collaborations with partners in the sports, fitness, healthcare, and rehabilitation areas, e.g., sportswear and smart wearable companies, gyms, healthcare providers, sports training institutes, etc. Sports Monitoring, Fitness and Healthcare, Microfiber Strain Sensor Materials, Plastics & Elastomers, Electronics, Sensors & Instrumentation, Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence